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Jeri Panek to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from IMERSA

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Jeri Panek to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from IMERSA

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Denver, CO, USA — IMERSA (Immersive Media Entertainment, Research, Science & Arts) has announced that Jeri Panek, Director of Sales at Evans & Sutherland, will receive lifetime honors at the organization’s 2014 Summit in Denver, March 6-9.

A graduate of the University of Utah at the time that campus was at the forefront of the computer graphics revolution, Panek  has been instrumental for over 25 years in guiding E&S through the advent and development of fulldome video and digital fulldome technology, helping position the company as an industry leader with its Digistar line of products.

Science fictions fans know Panek as part of the E&S team responsible for tactical displays and starfields in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, for which she is listed in the film’s credits.

 

Missouri History Museum to Mark St Louis Anniversary with “250 in 250”

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Missouri History Museum to Mark St Louis Anniversary with “250 in 250”

 

 

 

Night view of Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis. Photograph by Ralph D'Oench, 1966. The iconic shape and gleaming metal of Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch draws millions to the riverside slope of St. Louis. This is the same place where French pioneers founded a fur-trading settlement, where Lewis and Clark brought back wonders from the American West, and where thousands seeking new life set out for the frontier. The Gateway Arch is one of 50 places featured in the Missouri History Museum's 250 in 250 exhibition.
Night view of Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis. Photograph by Ralph D’Oench, 1966. The iconic shape and gleaming metal of Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch draws millions to the riverside slope of St. Louis. This is the same place where French pioneers founded a fur-trading settlement, where Lewis and Clark brought back wonders from the American West, and where thousands seeking new life set out for the frontier. The Gateway Arch is one of 50 places featured in the Missouri History Museum’s 250 in 250 exhibition.

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Frankie Muse Freeman. Photograph by unknown, ca. 1967. As legal counsel to the NAACP, Frankie Freeman was the lead attorney in the 1954 landmark case of Davis et. al v. St. Louis Housing Authority, which ended legal racial discrimination in St. Louis public housing. She was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and was subsequently reappointed by the next three presidents. Freeman is one of 50 people featured in the Missouri History Museum's 250 in 250 exhibition.
Frankie Muse Freeman. Photograph by unknown, ca. 1967. As legal counsel to the NAACP, Frankie Freeman was the lead attorney in the 1954 landmark case of Davis et. al v. St. Louis Housing Authority, which ended legal racial discrimination in St. Louis public housing. She was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and was subsequently reappointed by the next three presidents. Freeman is one of 50 people featured in the Missouri History Museum’s 250 in 250 exhibition.

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J.D. Perry Lewis built this battery-powered horseless vehicle, the first in St. Louis. Photograph, ca. 1893. His story is just one of the 50 Moments featured in the 250 in 250 exhibit.
J.D. Perry Lewis built this battery-powered horseless vehicle, the first in St. Louis. Photograph, ca. 1893. His story is just one of the 50 Moments featured in the 250 in 250 exhibit.

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Sound Uncovered 2.0 Updates Popular App from The Exploratorium

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Sound Uncovered 2.0 Updates Popular App from The Exploratorium

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San Francisco, CA, USA (November 14, 2013) — The Exploratorium, the world-renowned museum and global leader in informal learning, today released Sound Uncovered 2.0, an update to the free iPad app first released in February 2013 to rave reviews fromNew York Times, Forbes, CNET, TechCrunch, Macworld, and The Verge. Designed to take users on an exploration of auditory illusions and acoustic phenomena, the first iteration of Sound Uncoveredfeatured twelve surprising sound experiences and was the winner of the Best of the Web and MUSE awards.

Sound Uncovered 2.0 further explores the surprising side of sound with four new interactive pages including:

Ten Queue Berry Mulch—Test your speech-recognition skills
Maim That Tune—Explore the emotional impact of musical scales
Silent Day, Noisy Night—Learn how temperature plays tricks with sound
Hear ‘n There—Take an auditory tour through different acoustic spaces

Through a series of activities and interactive media clips, users directly manipulate, examine and play with sound, making the app a portable laboratory for the audiophile. With Sound Uncovered 2.0 you can hear a bedtime story told in a mausoleum, find out why subway trains sound louder at night, and discover why Siri can understand different accents (at least most of the time).

Together, Sound Uncovered and its companion Color Uncovered have been downloaded over 1.3 million times in 170 countries. Both apps are free, and are available for download from the iTunes App Store.

Sound Uncovered 2.0 was developed by the Exploratorium, an educational R&D lab dedicated to changing the way the world learns. Since the institution’s founding by Manhattan Project physicist and educator Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, the Exploratorium has worked to create unique learning experiences that inspire awe and curiosity about our everyday world. The Exploratorium’s impact spans the globe, reaching 180 million people annually through its original exhibits found in more than 1,000 science centers and other locations; a professional development program for teachers; digital learning tools; and the Global Studios arm.

Sound Uncovered was made possible through the generosity of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

www.exploratorium.edu

WhiteWater Group of Companies Showcase New Attractions at IAAPA Attractions Expo

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WhiteWater Group of Companies Showcase New Attractions at IAAPA Attractions Expo

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Richmond, BC, Canada — IAAPA is quickly approaching, and WhiteWater Attractions is excited to showcase some brand new attractions!

Come by the WhiteWater Attractions booth #2243 at IAAPA in Orlando, Florida to learn more about the Fusion Factory, and be the first to see Prime Interactive’s next revolutionary attraction No Boundaries™!

The ALL NEW Fusion Factory™ from Prime Interactives has taken all the best features from the old Foam Factory including blasting, dumping, vacuuming and shooting foam balls, and added new laser blasters, laster tag technology, giant scoreboards, immersive story and game play, music, lights, and even mobile device integration to create a monumental interactive experience.

Also being unveiled at IAAPA, the ALL NEW Raft Battle from Hopkins Rides. This most interactive Hopkins product yetengages both riders and participants on shore in a full 360 degree water battle! Rafts travel and spin along a scenic river while passengers shoot streams of water at each other and at on-shore spectators who can fire back with water cannons of their own. Tipping buckets, bridges, water jets, and sound effects provide added excitement and thrills to this splashtastic themed adventure!

Apptivations, the tech-savvy entertainment inventors, will be present at the show to share their latest revolutionary concepts including Slideboarding and Apptractions.

Don’t miss out on these, and other new products from Prime Interactives, Hopkins Rides, and Apptivations – the new product family of WhiteWater Attractions.

Al Cross of PGAV Destinations on The Five Spot

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Al Cross of PGAV Destinations on The Five Spot

fivespot-new(November 15, 2013) — Over the next week, thousands of IAAPA delegates will be visiting Central Florida’s newest attractions.  A number of them, including the Entry Experience and Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Turtle Trek and Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin at SeaWorld Orlando, and Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay all bear the stamp of PGAV Destinations.

Al Cross with #zarkobb
Al Cross with #zarkobb

This St Louis-based firm has created a term for what they do – “Destinology”, which they define as “the art and science of creating successful destinations.” Throughout the company’s nearly five decades of practice, they have developed thousands of project in more than thirty states and on five continents. Their staff of more than 100 full-time professionals includes planners, architects, brand specialists, earned revenue specialists, interior designers, landscape architects, artists, producers, and interpretive designers.

InPark News Editor Joe Kleiman asked five questions to Al Cross, PGAV Destinations’ Vice President.  Here’s what he had to say:

 

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Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Courtesy SeaWorld Orlando

Are there hidden Mickeys or Shamus in Antarctica?

In the true spirit of the question, I must answer by saying that I may neither confirm nor deny anything that may be implied by answering said question. However, recently our entire company and guests flew to Orlando to view, as a group, the work at Antarctica; Empire of the Penguin as well as The Atlantis Exhibit at Kennedy Space Center. In fact, you can see the entire story on Twitter (#PGAVtrip) or Storify. We did, in fact, find “hidden” things, and it appears that guests are discovering these Easter Eggs as well. Such discoveries may or may not be limited to likenesses of Shamu. By the way, if there were hidden “M I C K E Y S” in a Sea World project we would be … well … heh … it wouldn’t be good for us.

Glacier Run. Courtesy Louisville Zoo
Glacier Run. Courtesy Louisville Zoo

Why does quite a bit of your work involve bears? 

Because Bears are cool.   But seriously, the truth is that there is a story to tell. Global Warming and habitat depreciation are meaningful, topical, and emotionally charged, important story topics. Bears … particularly Polar Bears … are charismatic creatures who automatically generate interest, making them a good choice for Zoological institutions to catalyze the educational debate on these subjects. In the case of our work, like Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run (which won the AZA exhibit of the year award) for example, there is often a very compelling human-to-bear back-story, too. It is certainly true that lately we have authored several major bear exhibits. All of them have received some attention, (and we are super-proud of them), but the truth is we have designed multiple exhibits for the same species with regularity over the past 40 years because we are animal exhibit experts. The world wants these stories and wants to see these animals. So, like I said … it’s because bears are cool.

Space Shuttle Atlantis. Courtesy Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Shuttle Atlantis. Courtesy Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

The Atlantis exhibit integrates an existing blockbuster attraction – the Shuttle Launch Experience.  What considerations – architecturally and thematically – were made to make this happen? 

Atlantis was destined to become the new magnet of the Visitor Center Experience. It is just too good and too important of a story to be anything else. It made complete sense for us to leverage the popularity, infrastructure, and location of the existing SLE as an adjunct to Atlantis. In other words, don’t compete with it, just use it to make an even more robust and complete experience. In this case, more was gained by two related stories together, than by separating these two stories. The guest would have wondered why we split two “Shuttle Program” attractions. Thematically, it wasn’t difficult, as Atlantis tells the emotionally moving story of the people related to its creation, and uses the artifact as the heart. SLE focuses more on thrilling the audience with the power of the vehicle launch. Both are important and sit well together.  The symbolism of the Architecture encompasses both, implying both launch and landing. The architectural “planning” part was comparatively easy in the context of these other deep, artsy issues.

Bubbles the dwarf zebu visits the PGAV Destinations-designed Sea Lion Sound. Courtesy St Louis Zoo
Bubbles the dwarf zebu visits the PGAV Destinations-designed Sea Lion Sound. Courtesy St Louis Zoo

There has been quite a bit of debate over how the St. Louis Zoo should approach its expansion into its newly acquired property across the highway. What would you, as a zoo and attraction architect, like to see done? 

The Zoo is a dear treasure to the city of St. Louis (I am a native) and the world. (It’s famous past director Marlon Perkins was the long-time host of the classic TV show Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.) Any change to it naturally attracts scrutiny. I just want it to be properly stewarded. The highway separation creates the opportunity to relocate back-of-house functions, which, in turn, creates attraction/exhibit space contiguous to the zoo proper. That is likely to be only good for the guest experience. The talk of a boutique hotel with animal interaction as part of the experience is very exciting to me personally. We’ve been talking about doing something like this for a long time. In that case, location would be super-critical to its success. The zoo is well-run by smart people. I am certain they will make clever, wise choices.

Explorer's Reef, new entrance to SeaWorld San Diego. Courtesy the park
Explorer’s Reef, new entrance to SeaWorld San Diego. Courtesy the park

Are you the evil masterminds behind the new entrance at SeaWorld San Diego? If so, what are your thoughts on the project? If not, what are your thoughts on the project? And if you’re not sure, what are your thoughts on the project? 

We possess the capacity for both good and evil. We use them discretionarily to affect guest experience, and sometimes for entertainment, especially at our company’s somewhat renown gag gift exchange parties during the Holidays. These events are usually biased toward evil. Speaking as both victim and mastermind, I am proud of how much creativity we bring to bear, even when our purposes are nefarious.  Were we to be on the SeaWorld entrance project and I am not saying we are or aren’t … we couldn’t talk about it. SeaWorld employs just as strict a confidentiality policy on consultants as everyone else in this industry. However, from what I’ve read and seen about the front gate, and spe­­­aking from a personal point-of-view, the idea of re-imagining the guest’s introductory moments to the original SeaWorld Park, where that company leads the worldwide discussion on our connection to the Ocean’s animals is a pretty cool opportunity. Ya’ know … for … somebody.

www.pgavdestinations.com

MediaMation Awarded Patent for X4D Shared Drive Mechanism

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MediaMation Awarded Patent for X4D Shared Drive Mechanism
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Qatar Palace Home Theater X4D Cinema Seats

Torrance, CA, USA — VP/CTO Dan Jamele of interactive attractions technology house MediaMation, Inc. (MMI) has been granted a U.S. patent on his innovative shared drive method used in the company’s X4D® Motion EFX Cinema Seats.  The patented pneumatic drive mechanism is key to MMI’s “master/drone” 4D cinema seats.  With one seat serving as the “master” with complicated internal digital circuitry, multiple drone seats can be attached, performing identical movements and functions to the “master” without the master seat’s internal complexities.  Besides offering the “drone” seats at a steep discount in comparison to the master seats, this allows MMI to give clients new flexibility when purchasing 4D cinema seats.  Now, exhibitors and attraction operators can order multiple configurations of one, two, three or four seats at a time to suit their exhibition space and business model.  Previously, MMI’s X4D® Motion EFX seats were only available in groupings of four seats per bench.

MMI’s Cinema Series 4D seats with the now “patent-granted” drives have already been successfully installed in motion simulator theaters in Qatar and Mexico.  Under consideration for installation by cinema chains, museums and other attractions where cost and flexibility are at a

premium, the Cinema line offers 2 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) of motion with pitch and roll.  It comes standard with seat transducers and all other 4D effects as “a la carte” options.  Air-driven and energy-efficient (versus expensive hydraulic or maintenance-heavy electrical systems), the X4D® Cinema Series seats are easy and cost-effective to maintain with off-the-shelf valves available globally.  All MMI lines of X4D® Motion EFX seats (the most basic “Cinema,” as well as the upscale “Attraction” and “Ultra” lines) provide digital motion-base servo action coupled with the latest 4D seat and atmospheric special effects.

Jamele notes: “The patent on our shared drive-mechanism is just the latest recognition MMI has received for valuable, world-class, cost-effective innovations.    Currently, we are investigating other applications for this patented technology in the cinema and amusement industries and believe it has utility in other manufacturing industries as well.”

MediaMation will be at the IAAPA Attractions Expo at Booth 1367.

www.mediamation.com

 

IAAPA Planning FEC Las Vegas Event for March

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Alexandria, VA, USA (Nov. 14, 2013) — Today officials from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Family Entertainment Center Committee made three announcements regarding FEC Las Vegas which will take place March 23-25, 2014. Those announcements included: 16 companies took advantage of an early-bird opportunity to sponsor the two-and-a-half-day event; industry veterans Scott Brown and Matt Heller will serve as emcees; and conference participants will receive complimentary registration for Amusement Expo 2014 in Las Vegas, March 25-27.

16 Companies Take Advantage of Early-Bird Sponsorship Opportunity
Sixteen companies that sponsored FEC Phoenix in 2013 were given an early-bird registration opportunity to sponsor the 2014 event. To take advantage of the offer, they had to commit by Nov. 11 so the remaining sponsorship opportunities could be made available to other members in time for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013 in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 18-22. Here is a list of the 16 companies that have already committed to support FEC Las Vegas 2014:

Richard Long, national account sales manager for returning sponsor Benchmark Games said “[Last year] we had a chance to meet with key decision makers over two and a half days in a social networking environment, and the ‘no baloney’ information that was shared was extremely valuable. The format allowed operators and suppliers to come together and speak honestly without worrying about ‘what I am giving away’.”

Additional sponsorship opportunities, including two premium Platinum sponsorships, are still available for other IAAPA member companies on a first-come, first served basis. Interested parties should contact Brian Skepton at IAAPA ([email protected] or +1 703/299-5749). A complete list of sponsors is available at www.IAAPA.org/FECLasVegasSponsors and will be updated as new sponsors join the event.

FEC Las Vegas Participants Get Free Registration for Amusement Expo 2014
Participants in FEC Las Vegas 2014 will also get complimentary registration for Amusement Expo 2014, the annual event for the coin-op and revenue-generating amusement, music, and family entertainment industry. Amusement Expo will take place in Las Vegas March 25-27, immediately following FEC Las Vegas; the event has a new format – a three-day program, featuring one day of education and two days of exhibits. Amusement Expo 2014 will begin with a full day of “Knowledge Sessions” on March 25.  These sessions will address timely topics and provide useful information for all who attend. Two full days of exhibit time will follow on March 26 and 27. Additional information about Amusement Expo is available at www.amusementexpo.org.

“The AAMA and AMOA are excited to join Amusement Expo with IAAPA’s FEC Las Vegas for a valuable week of education and events in March 2014,” said AAMA Executive Vice President John Schultz and AMOA Executive Vice President Jack Kelleher, Amusement Expo co-organizers. “We are working together to provide a great experience for the FEC community and overall amusement industry. The energy and networking from these combined events will help jumpstart participants’ 2014.”

Industry Veterans Scott Brown and Matt Heller to Serve as Emcees and Moderators
FEC Las Vegas will be hosted by industry veterans Scott Brown and Matt Heller. Scott and Matt also participated as presenters at FEC Phoenix in 2013 and will lead education sessions at FEC Rookies and Newcomers at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013.

Scott is an author, educator, and 20-year veteran operator in the FEC industry. Having navigated multiple roles in the entertainment and services economy, including working at Swings-n-Things Family Fun Park near Cleveland, Ohio, he has a unique, hands-on perspective on the entrepreneurial side of business ownership and the day-to-day nuances of operational management. He currently operates Great Service Lives and provides a variety of leadership, coaching, and service-focused management training programs for businesses within the entertainment, recreation, and hospitality industries.

Matt has spent 24 years in the attractions industry. Starting as a ride operator at Canobie Lake Park just out of high school, Matt has enjoyed a robust career around the industry with leadership positions at Canobie, Knott’s Camp Snoopy, Valleyfair, and Smiles Entertainment Center, an FEC in Connecticut. In 2003 Matt joined Universal Orlando Resort as the senior trainer of leadership development. In 2011 he created Performance Optimist Consulting, and now helps leaders across the hospitality industry make sure they are getting the most out of themselves and their teams.

Scott and Matt will introduce 10-plus speakers at FEC Las Vegas and facilitate the rapid-fire discussions among participants. FEC Las Vegas will include two and a half days of educational programming, information exchange, and networking for FEC professionals.

About FEC Las Vegas 2014
FEC Las Vegas is a conference for FEC operators, by FEC operators, where the best and the brightest in the FEC industry gather to solve challenges, build a network, compare stats, and discuss proven strategies and tactics that will help participants take their businesses to the next level.

FEC Las Vegas 2014 is a must-attend event for owners and senior managers, who are looking for ways to build their businesses and increase revenue. With its theme “Share, Engage, and Grow,” conference attendees will learn from industry veterans, other participants, and suppliers who will share information on trends, hot topics, proven programs, and techniques for driving profitability. They will also benefit from the networking and the relationships they will build with other FEC Las Vegas participants.

FEC Las Vegas registration is only open to IAAPA facility members who are currently operating an FEC, as well as event sponsors. It includes two receptions, two dinners, two breakfasts, two lunches, and participation in all educational sessions and hands-on workshops. The registration fee is $339, discounted to only $289 up until Jan. 31.

The host hotel for FEC Las Vegas is the JW Marriott Resort & Spa, 221 N Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145. A special room rate of $135 per night (including resort fee and in-room Internet) is available if the room is booked before March 6, 2014. Additional information about FEC Las Vegas and a link for booking the hotel room at the special rate is available at www.IAAPA.org/FECLasVegas.

Alan Caskey Named North America Business Development Manager at Holovis

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Alan Caskey Named North America Business Development Manager at Holovis

Alan Caskey Holovis 2013Los Angeles, CA, USA — Immersive and interactive turnkey solutions provider Holovis has announced the appointment of Alan Caskey as Business Development Manager for North America.

In this role Alan will be responsible for helping to deliver the company’s US strategy. His focus will be on working with new and existing clients to deliver transformational sensory experiences in the Science, Entertainment and Educational Markets.

Alan is looking forward to combining his large screen expertise with Holovis’s innovative solutions in immersive environments working with complex surfaces and multi-channel 2D and 3D displays.  He will also spend time at Holovis’s North Hollywood demonstration centre working with Holovis’s Solution Architects and clients’ design teams to co-create the next generation of immersive, interactive and truly memorable experiences.

Before joining Holovis, Alan was a Director for The Americas at Global Immersion which was recently absorbed into Electrosonic. He has over 30 years experience in the video display, service and systems integration business. Alan will bring a unique holistic view to solution design having been involved the commercialisation of new technologies and seamlessly integrating all-digital systems in some of the most prestigious theatre projects in the US. These range from giant screen theatres to planetariums, cultural displays, visitor centres and theme park experiences.

Stuart Hetherington, CEO of Holovis explained: “The appointment of Alan is a key part of our strategic growth in the Americas. He will be focused on targeting the entertainment and corporate markets with his consultative approach helping clients to develop a tailored solution reflective of the unique requirements of their organisation. Alan’s extensive connections in this area have meant that he has hit the ground running and we look forward to further extending the US team in the next couple of months.”

www.holovis.com

Dave Clare Joins Hettema Group as Project Director

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Dave Clare Joins Hettema Group as Project Director

Pasadena, CA, USA — The Hettema Group is proud to announce that Dave Clare has joined the group as Project Director.  An exceptionally talented operations and production executive in themed entertainment, museums, and retail destinations throughout the world, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Hettema team.

“As we head into production and installation of One World Observatory at the World Trade Center in New York, Dave’s skill set will be invaluable,” said founder, Phil Hettema, “as well as for our ongoing projects in Asia and the U.S.”

After running Walt Disney Imagineering Production Operations for many years, in the “MAPO” building and Tujunga facilities, Dave spent several years on the Sony Development team, producing location based entertainment destinations in San Francisco, Germany and Japan.  Apple Computer subsequently hired Dave to lead the fabrication and installation of all Apple retail stores during their first year roll-out.

As founder of Claro Creative Studios, Dave led the production and installation of numerous museum exhibits and children’s play spaces throughout the U.S., including the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, WA, the children’s garden at Longwood Gardens in Delaware, and the Kohl Children’s Museum in Chicago.

While COO of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Dave was responsible for operations, expansion plans and the construction of the US Patent and Trade Mark Office Museum in Alexandria, VA.  At KHS&S Dave headed up Global Procurement, supporting production and installation on several attractions and special events at Hong Kong Disney.

Dave earned his undergraduate degree in industrial engineering from Leicester Polytechnic in England, and his MBA from Pepperdine University in California.

www.thehettemagroup.com

Midwest Haunters Convention Joins TransWorld Family

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Columbus, OH, USA — TransWorld Trade Shows has released the following statement concerning their acquisition of Midwest Haunters Convention:

Ten years ago, four people with a passion for haunt founded the Midwest Haunters Convention and the entire industry appreciates what they have accomplished. The show was designed for the home haunter, the haunt enthusiast, the haunt actor, the make-up artist, the set designer and the volunteer to buy products and to attend classes, workshops, and haunted house tours.

TransWorld will preserve the traditions of Midwest Haunters Convention by producing an event that conforms to the founders vision. We will follow in the foot steps of Kelly, Neena, Barry and Kathy by keeping Midwest Haunters the same show we all have come to appreciate. TransWorld’s Jennifer Braverman echoes the words of Barry Schieferstein, when they state that the Midwest Haunters Convention will remain a” place for the entire haunt community to come together to Buy, Sell, Learn and Scare!”

The 2014 Midwest Haunters Convention Conference will return to the Columbus Convention Center June 6th – 8th. For information please check out our website at www.midwesthauntersconvention.com. or contact Jennifer Braverman at 847.323.5109.

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